In the Bible and in medical literature, the benefits of friendship are seen as improving and even saving lives.
Religion and Values
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Reflections: Accepting our imperfections saves us from pride, self-righteousness
If there was such a thing as perfection, there would be little or no room for grace.
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Religion Calendar
Wednesday Bible Study Program with Father Jeff Monroe. Open discussion. West Scarborough United Methodist Church, 656 Route 1, Scarborough, staugustine-aca.org, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dances of Universal Peace. Event pairs chants from world spiritual traditions with simple circle dances. $5 donation, Ocean Park Memorial Library lawn (in case of rain, Jakeman Hall, 14 Temple Ave.) 11 […]
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‘Satan’ group seeks new kind of after-school club
The sarcastically named Satanic Temple wants students to have a choice beyond the evangelical Good News Club.
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Greek lawmakers OK funds for mosque in Athens amid tensions
Tens of thousands of Muslim migrants live in Greater Athens and use informal prayer rooms around the city.
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Pope urges world’s youth to nurture faith in goodness
Over a million people crowd a field in Poland as Francis leads a rally at the end of World Youth Day.
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Muslims go to Catholic Mass across France to show solidarity
After the gruesome killing of a French priest, Muslims in France and Italy repeated calls for peace and unity.
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Pope implores youth to mix faith with deeds
The pontiff warns of a paralysis that may result from mere complacency
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Reflections: Heaven-sent lessons also apply outside of writers’ group
What if we pledged to support one another despite our differences?
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Religion Calendar
Dances of Universal Peace, pairing chants from world spiritual traditions with simple circle dances. $5 donation. Ocean Park Memorial Library lawn (in case of rain, Jakeman Hall, 14 Temple Ave., across the street) 11 Temple Ave., Ocean Park, www.oceanpark.org/programs/spirit/special-spiritual.html, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday. To submit an item for the Religion Calendar, go to MaineToday.com […]